Deborah Schnitzer , LCSW

Licensed social worker guiding growth and healing

Trauma informed care
Practical therapeutic tools
21 years experience

About Deborah Schnitzer

Deborah Schnitzer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience in counseling. She has served as an adjunct instructor at the graduate, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, bringing both clinical practice and teaching experience to her work. Deborah approaches each therapeutic relationship with gratitude and humility, recognizing that people invite her into meaningful seasons of their lives rather than seeking a quick fix. She does not claim to have magic wands, but she offers a wide array of practical tools and skills that clients can learn and apply to begin or continue their journeys of growth and healing.

Deborah describes herself as privileged to witness change, healing, and growth over time, and she aims to offer respect, honesty, and nonjudgmental care. She acknowledges that clients are the experts on their own lives and seeks to collaborate rather than dictate. Clinically she employs trauma-informed modalities and a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), schema therapy, internal family systems (IFS), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused approaches. Her practice emphasizes teaching concrete strategies while holding space for the emotional work of recovery and change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, Anxiety GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Deborah Schnitzer have?

Deborah Schnitzer has 21 years of experience.

Is Deborah Schnitzer a licensed therapist?

Yes. Deborah Schnitzer holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: NY LCSW 083171.

In which languages does Deborah Schnitzer provide therapy?

Deborah Schnitzer provides therapy in English.

Where is Deborah Schnitzer located?

Deborah Schnitzer is located in New York.

How can I work with Deborah Schnitzer as my therapist?

You can work with Deborah Schnitzer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deborah Schnitzer work with international clients?

Yes, Deborah Schnitzer works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deborah Schnitzer cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Deborah integrates several evidence-informed approaches tailored to what each person brings to therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can be particularly helpful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment, or attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people and couples access and reshape emotional responses to improve connection and address relationship distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deborah works collaboratively with clients - listening to their goals, preferences, and experiences - and helps determine which methods will best support their progress. This collaborative stance lets treatment evolve as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work. Clients can meet by video calls, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support. These options make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and increase access for people living in different locations, while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent, focused care.

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